A fortress with a heart

Now entering our fourth decade, Tri-Valley Haven continues to be a vital community resource serving adults and children who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness.

We are a safe place, above all, for people who need to be protected before they can begin moving forward. But we are also a place that is committed to doing more than merely healing a life that's hurting; we are committed to helping strengthen that life, and building a culture of personal empowerment for those who are most vulnerable.

We envision a world without violence. But rape, physical and mental abuse, and homelessness occur all too often - and in every community, regardless of class or color. It is likely, in fact, that in your neighborhood someone is alive because the Haven was there to help.

And so we stand strong here, a beacon in the Tri-Valley, protecting those in need, helping them to grow again, and seeking to build a more peaceful society.

One person, one family, one community at time.

Our history

Local Heroes

E X E C U T I V E   S T A F F

Ann King, MSW, Executive Director

Ann has more than 30 years of experience in human services both as a service provider and as a manager, specializing in working with family violence, sexual assault, ex-offenders, homeless populations, and poverty situations. Ann has her Masters of Social Work in Administration. She joined the Haven as Executive Director in 1997.

Vicki Thompson, Director of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

Vicki has worked at the Haven since 1986. Her experience includes client services, staff and volunteer training, community education, and partnership development with law enforcement, local governments, businesses, schools, and medical providers.

Jennifer Dow-Rowell, Director of Community Development and Education

Jennifer began her Haven career in 2002 as a Life Skills Coordinator for our new Homeless Services Department. She has since held many positions, including Director of Homeless Services and Director of Domestic Violence Services. Jennifer is a Board Member of California Partnership to End Domestic Violence (CPEDV) and will be completing her MBA in the fall of 2009.

Samantha Burrows, Director of Homeless and Family Support Services

Samantha joined the Haven in 2002 as a case manager at our domestic violence shelter, where she worked for four years. After a brief stint in the corporate sector, she rejoined our Homeless Services Department in 2007, and has been the Director of Homeless Services since 2008. Samantha has a Bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies as well as a Bachelor’s in Sociology.

Mary Stein, Clinical Supervisor

Mary graduated in 1995 with a Masters in Marriage Family Therapy and earned her LMFT in 1999. She has over 12 years experience in counseling, including nine in DV counseling. Mary has been the Clinical Supervisor of TVH since 2002.

Linda Johnson, Director of Finance and Compliance

Linda earned an MPA in 2002. She has over 20 years experience in accounting, nine in nonprofit accounting. Linda has been the Director of Finance and Compliance for TVH since 2002.

Kimberly Pudliner, Executive Assistant

Kimberly has been the Executive Assistant of Tri-Valley Haven since May 2000. She has a BA in Psychology and over 15 years experience working for various non-profit organizations, including an adult day care center and a child welfare agency. B O A R D   O F   D I R E C T O R S

Melissa Hodous, President

Sales Assistant, Livermore

Georgi O'Keeffe, Vice President

Executive Administrator, EMC Corporation (Pleasanton)

Cheryl Cohen, Secretary

Teacher, Temple Beth Torah (Pleasanton)

Rabbi Laura Novak Winer, RJE, Treasurer

Rabbi; Youth Specialist, Union for Reform Judaism (Livermore, and New York, NY)

Christopher Brown

Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (Pleasanton)

Gwen Grimke

Nurse Practitioner/Midwife, Hospice of the East Bay (Pleasant Hill) and Planned Parenthood (Antioch)

Johnette Leikam, M.D.

Pediatrician, Livermore/Pleasanton Pediatrics (Livermore)

Sandra Luce

Teacher, San Ramon Unified School District (San Ramon)

Ignacio Martinez

President, Espana Foods, Inc. (Pleasanton)

Jean O'Neil-Opipari

Coordinator, Latino Outreach, Volunteer, Emma C Smith Elementary School (Livermore)

Laning P. Thompson

Editor/Writer (Retired), Board Member for Interfaith Sharing

S U P P O R T E R S

Tri-Valley Haven is indebted to the following organizations for their selfless contributions to our cause:

Lynnewood Homeless Initiative

The congregation of Lynnewood Methodist Church in Pleasanton is a true partner in peace to the Haven. Led by Steve Elliott, members of the congregation have made a commitment to work to end homelessness in the Valley, contributing funds, needed items, and countless hours of volunteer work to Sojourner House, and other Haven initiatives. www.lynnewood.org

Lennar Charitable Housing Foundation

The Lennar Charitable Foundation arranges to have homebuilders and those in the community who are fortunate enough to be able to buy a home assist organizations that help the homeless and/or people living in substandard housing. The Foundation has given a grant of $12,000 to the Haven, which will be used to support programs and client assistance in our Homeless Services department. www.lchf.org

Pleasanton Weekly and Tri-Valley Community Foundation Holiday Fund

Through the paper's Holiday Fund, Pleasanton Weekly readers made donations that were then matched by the Tri-Valley Community Foundation, to a total of almost $20,000. Tri-Valley Haven was among eight local nonprofit agencies to receive a portion of this generous act of kindness.

Taproot Foundation

The Taproot Foundation recruits teams of volunteers with professional skills such as marketing, graphic design, web design, writing, and information technology to work with selected nonprofits on needed — and otherwise unaffordable — projects. Last year, we were privileged to be the beneficiary of a Taproot grant to produce the Haven's beautiful annual report; this year, a new team of Taproot volunteers has created the new, more attractive, easier to navigate, and more inviting website that you're looking at right now. Thank you, Taproot! www.taprootfoundation.org

Lumeralis

Many, many thanks to Jason Ryder and his colleagues at the video production company Lumeralis for giving us a wonderful new way to introduce the Haven to the community. The Lumeralis crew donated its time and considerable talents to produce a 17-minute video about the Haven's services and the challenges we face.

Work with us to heal lives.

It's the most important work you'll ever do. For there is no higher calling than helping those in need.

Although Tri-Valley Haven is not hiring at the moment, we encourage you to check back later, when opportunities become available — we don't want to miss out on your enthusiasm and dedication!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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